The Bobbitt Family In America

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Oct. 12, 1790 - R. L. Bobbitt was born. His grave stone in the Bobbitt cemetery of Carroll County, Virginia. Robert L. Bobbitt died December 23, 1864. He was the youngest son of Captain William Bobbitt.

1790 - William Bobbitt was appointed as an overseer of a new road from Wards Gap to Poplar Camp Mountain, near Herberts Ferry. Montgomery County records Book CO 41 page 103. William later lived along this road and is buried near where the road runs today.

Jan. 24, 1791 - William Bobbitt to John Stratton, 36 acres on the waters of Goose Creek in Bedford County. Book 61388.

Feb. 28, 1791 - From Randolph Bobbitt of Pittsylvania County to John Baber of Campbell County. Records Book 2177.

Dec. 14, 1791 - Thomas Wynne of Sussex County for the natural love and good will and affection which I bear unto John Bobbitt, grant to him for a maintenance during my natural life, four negroes, all of my kitchen furniture, bed, wagon, etc. Witness John Parham, D. Lawrence, William Burge. Sussex County Book G1668.

1792 - Kentucky became a state.

Oct. 11, 1792 - John Bobbitt married Frances Mitchell in Sussex County, Virginia. This was John Bobbitt's third marriage.

Dec. 24, 1792 - Randolph Bobbitt gives bond that he will keep up payment for his illegimate child begotten on the body of Keziah Dickerson for eight years. This agreement was made on the same day that Randolph Bobbitt was married to Nancy Mays in Bedford County, Virginia.

Dec. 24, 1792 - Randolph Bobbitt applies for marriage bond to marry Nancy Mays. Witnesses: Elijah Mays, William Bobbitt. Bedford County Marriage Records.

Feb. 17, 1794 - John and James Bobbitt to John Smith. James Bobbitt of Grayson County and John Bobbitt of Pittsylvania County deed of trust on 100 acres. Pittsylvania County Records Book 9, page 508.

Sep. 22, 1794 - William Bobbitt is appointed a road surveyor in Bedford County. Record Book 0 page 335.